He was the first overall pick in 1999, his drug problems didn't come to light until 2001. So yea, pretty safe pick at the time, and it still ended up accurate.
I'm not gonna go overboard because we all knew what to expect from this season, but I'll say one thing....Barney and (especially) Stewart make me sad. I really did expect more.
It's not that he played golf, its his defiance. In the eyes of Boston fans, he doesn't get it. They just want him to understand the context of the situation, which he is too stupid to do.
Sorry I think a little of the outrage is justified. He could have at least said in his postgame interview that he understands...that he gets it...that he gets how it looks. But no.
I'm still in shock sometimes over the radical change in image/philosophy that's happened with the Cubs in ONE offseason. So many new faces, new ideas...still hasn't sunk in. #1 in base running baby!
no reason to trade garza right now. have to get an insane deal. also - I wish vitters would get his [expletive] together because stewart/baker aren't looking so serviceable.
I hear you. I do. I understand your point. But I think you're lying to yourself if you say you truly don't care how your team is perceived. And as for Philly and Boston, well, they have a comeback to those jeers now don't they?